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Job Description
Feed, water, groom, bathe, exercise, or otherwise care for pets and other nonfarm animals, such as dogs, cats, ornamental fish or birds, zoo animals, and mice. Work in settings such as kennels, animal shelters, zoos, circuses, and aquariums. May keep records of feedings, treatments, and animals received or discharged. May clean, disinfect, and repair cages, pens, or fish tanks.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 39-2021.00
- The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 24,420.00
- The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 11.00
- Currently, there are 187,360 people on this job
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Nonfarm Animal Caretakers”.
Also Known As…
- Nonfarm Animal Caretakers
- Pet Stylist
- Pet Groomer
- Kennel Technician
- Kennel Manager
- Kennel Attendant
- Groomer
- Dog Groomer
- Aquarist
- Animal Care Technician
- Animal Care Giver (ACG)
- Zookeeper
- Zoo Keeper
- Zoo Caretaker
- Wildlife Rehabilitator
- Wild Animal Caretaker
- Walker
- Veterinary Technician
- Stock Feeder
- Stable Helper
- Stable Hand
- Stable Cleaner
- Stable Attendant
- Ringman
- Reptile Keeper
- Poundmaster
- Pound Keeper
- Pound Attendant
- Plater
- Pet Sitter
- Pet Resort Concierge
- Pet Feeder
- Pet Caretaker
- Pet Care Worker
- Pet Care Associate
- Pet Care Assistant
- Pet Adoption Counselor
- Parakeet Raiser
- Nonfarm Animal Caretaker
- Natural Science Curator
- Monkey Keeper
- Mobile Pet Groomer
- Mice Raiser
- Lead Pony Rider
- Kennel Worker
- Kennel Supervisor
- Kennel Operator
- Kennel Keeper
- Kennel Helper
- Kennel Assistant
- Kennel Aide
- Keeper
- Hot Walker
- Hostler
- Horse Shoer
- Horse Rider
- Horse Groomer
- Horse Exerciser
- Herpetologist
- Grooming Assistant
- Farrier
- Doggy Daycare Activities Director
- Dog Walker
- Dog Sitter
- Dog Raiser
- Dog Pound Attendant
- Dog or Animal Sitter
- Dog Hair Clipper
- Dog Boarder
- Dog Beautician
- Dog Bather
- Dog Barber
- Cat, Dog, or Other Pet Groomer
- Cat Sitter
- Cat and Dog Bather
- Caretaker
- Care Taker
- Canary Raiser
- Bird Tender
- Bird Raiser
- Bather
- Aviculturist
- Aquarium Tank Attendant
- Animal Sitter
- Animal Shelter Worker
- Animal Rehabilitator
- Animal Nursery Worker
- Animal Laboratory Helper
- Animal Keeper
- Animal Health Technician
- Animal Handler
- Animal Groomer
- Animal Feeder
- Animal Daycare Provider
- Animal Control Officer
- Animal Caretaker
- Animal Caregiver
- Animal Care Taker
- Animal Care Service Worker
Tasks for “Horseshoer”
- Examine and observe animals to detect signs of illness, disease, or injury.
- Find homes for stray or unwanted animals.
- Order, unload, and store feed and supplies.
- Respond to questions from patrons, and provide information about animals, such as behavior, habitat, breeding habits, or facility activities.
- Discuss with clients their pets' grooming needs.
- Mix food, liquid formulas, medications, or food supplements according to instructions, prescriptions, and knowledge of animal species.
- Adjust controls to regulate specified temperature and humidity of animal quarters, nurseries, or exhibit areas.
- Sell pet food and supplies.
- Exercise animals to maintain their physical and mental health.
- Do facility laundry and clean, organize, maintain, and disinfect animal quarters, such as pens and stables, and equipment, such as saddles and bridles.
- Perform animal grooming duties, such as washing, brushing, clipping, and trimming coats, cutting nails, and cleaning ears.
- Train animals to perform certain tasks.
- Observe and caution children petting and feeding animals in designated areas to ensure the safety of humans and animals.
- Clean and disinfect surgical equipment.
- Collect and record animal information, such as weight, size, physical condition, treatments received, medications given, and food intake.
- Install, maintain, and repair animal care facility equipment, such as infrared lights, feeding devices, and cages.
- Transfer animals between enclosures to facilitate breeding, birthing, shipping, or rearrangement of exhibits.
- Anesthetize and inoculate animals, according to instructions.
- Feed and water animals according to schedules and feeding instructions.
- Provide treatment to sick or injured animals, or contact veterinarians to secure treatment.
- Answer telephones and schedule appointments.
Related Technology & Tools
- Animal nail clippers
- Handheld digital refractometers
- Mat breakers
- Portable dissolved oxygen DO meters
- Aquarium lighting
- Grooming tables
- Inflatable rubber motor boats
- Pin brushes
- Coat strippers
- Underwater cameras
- Ammonia test kits
- Animal nail grinders
- Wheeled forklifts
- pH testers
- Stepladders
- Animal clippers
- Shedding blades
- Pet bathing brushes
- Protein skimmers
- Animal harnesses
- Cordless animal trimmers
- Scaffolding
- Carbonate hardness test kits
- Slings
- Aquarium filters
- Animal crates
- Nitrite test kits
- Siphon hoses
- Grooming combs
- Animal handling sleeves
- Aquarium tongs
- Grooming shears
- Blow dryers
- Aquarium pumps
- Aquarium heaters
- Animal muzzles
- Animal handling gloves
- Air purifying respirators
- Digital oxidation reduction potential ORP meters
- Eye droppers
- Self-contained underwater breathing apparatus SCUBA gear
- Slicker brushes
- Benchtop electronic toploading balances
- pH test kits
- Cat grooming bags
- Animal cages
- General hardness GH test kits
- Binocular light compound microscopes
- Nitrate test kits
- Algae scrapers
- Pressure sprayers
- Grooming rakes
- Animal nail files
- Fish tanks
- Spear guns
- Scissor lifts
- Personal computers
- Aquarium ultraviolet UV sterilizers
- Hydraulic bucket lifts
- Groom Pro
- Groomsoft
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Appointment-Plus
- The Groomer's Write Hand
- Mobile Dog Grooming Software mGroomer
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Petschedule
- Envision Pet Grooming
- DaySmart Software 123Pet
- K9 Bytes K9 Koordinator
- CEEJS The Pet Groomer's Secretary
- Kennel Link